Derrick Rose: 'Thank god I don't have to worry about surgery'

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose told reporters on Friday that he no longer has to worry about surgery to deal with bone spurs in his left ankle.

Last month, surgery was apparently an option as he returned from an excused absence from the team. Rose told reporters in Orlando that he’s doing better every day.

“It’s improving because of rehab,” Rose said of the left ankle. “I’m picking up my rehab every other day. I’m doing conditioning and I’m doing core work every day. It’s coming along pretty well. Thank god I don’t have to worry about getting surgery.”

As far as what role Rose will play when he returns, which is still unclear, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue talked about how Rose’s return could benefit 36-year old Dwyane Wade, who has been Cleveland’s backup point guard all season.

“I think playing D-Wade on a lot of back to backs has been tough. Some games he doesn’t feel great,” Lue told reporters on Friday. We don’t really have an extra ball handler. When D-Rose gets back he’ll definitely help with D-Wade getting his rest and feeling good on the floor.

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